2012 All County: Boys Wrestling

Sam Duchene is The Star's Wrestler of the Year. Duchene got first place in CIF and third in state.

Ventura County Star

Daniel Kodama CAMARILLO 113 pounds The talented senior capped off his high school career in impressive fashion, posting a 30-10 mark. Kodama won the Pacific View League title at 113 pounds, earning him a trip to the CIF Coastal Division Championships. Kodama was equally successful in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society. His main hobby is fishing. His favorite movie is "Step Brothers," and his favorite TV show is "Community." Kodama enjoys Mexican food, and his favorite athlete is wrestling great Dan Gable. His favorite band is Current Swell. He will attend UC Davis.

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Fabian Aguilera BUENA 106 pounds The talented sophomore wrestled like a seasoned veteran, posting a season mark of 22-10 and winning a Channel League title. He had a strong performance at the CIF Inland Division Championships, missing a Masters berth by one spot. Aguilera lists his hobbies as sleeping and eating, when he's not cutting weight. His favorite movie is "Transformers" and his favorite TV show is "Tosh.O." Aguilera lists pizza as his favorite food, and his favorite athlete is two-time Olympic champion wrestler John Smith.

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Richard Vaillancourt MOORPARK 120 pounds Vaillancourt turned in a strong junior season with a 32-8 record. He won his third straight Marmonte League title and had a fourth-place finish at the CIF Eastern Division Championships. He earned a spot at the State Championships by placing eighth at Masters. He enjoys hanging out with friends, and his favorite movie is "Aladdin." He likes eating pulled pork and cheering for the Oakland Raiders. His favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant, and his favorite TV show is "The Big Bang Theory."

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Alfredo Sanchez SANTA PAULA 125 pounds Sanchez displayed great talent on the mat and tremendous leadership off it. He won the Tri-Valley League individual title and finished fifth at the CIF Central Division Championships, earning a spot at Masters. He played a big part in the Cardinals' team success, helping the program win four straight Tri-Valley League team titles during his career. His hobbies include watching television, participating in school theater and music programs and baking goodies. His favorite movie is "Saving Private Ryan," and he also enjoys watching "South Park." Sanchez is a fan of Guns 'n' Roses, and he enjoys all types of pasta. His favorite athlete is wrestler Cael Sanders. He will attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

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Brandon Campbell SIMI VALLEY 130 pounds Campbell was part of a senior class that made the Pioneers the best team in the county. Campbell did his part, posting a record of 43-12 and winning the Marmonte league title. He was second at the CIF Eastern Division Championships and finished 10th at Masters. His hobbies include snowboarding, mountain biking, wakeboarding and motocross. His favorite movie is "Gladiator," and he enjoys watching "SportsCenter." A fan of motocross rider James Stewart, Campbell's favorite foods are sushi and steak. He enjoys listening to the band Rise Against. His favorite college is Cornell. He plans to attend Oxnard College.

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Max Quiroz NEWBURY PARK 138 pounds The talented junior turned in a strong season for the Panthers, posting a record of 42-11, including finishing first at the Santa Ynez and Ontario tournaments. But it was in the postseason that Quiroz really shined. He was one of only three wrestlers in the county to win a CIF title. At Masters, he was one win from getting to state. He's also a strong student, carrying a 3.5 GPA. His hobbies include "chillin with the boys" and lifting weights. Quiroz lists "Pulp Fiction" as his favorite movie and movie boxer Rocky Balboa as his favorite athlete. He is a fan of USC.

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Sam Duchene SIMI VALLEY 145 pounds It's hard to imagine a better senior season than the one Duchene posted in 2012. His regular-season mark of 58-6 was one win short of a school record and included wins at two tournaments. After winning his second straight league title, Duchene won both the CIF and Masters titles. He capped off his run with a third-place finish in the state tournament, the highest placing by a county wrestler. His lists his hobbies as hiking, spear fishing and cliff diving. His favorite movie is "Pulp Fiction." Duchene's favorite TV show is "The Walking Dead." His favorite athlete is wrestler John Burroughs. He is weighing several scholarship offers from different colleges.

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Austin Braddock SIMI VALLEY 152 pounds Another member of Simi Valley's sensational senior class. Braddock finished his high school career with a stellar season. He posted a record of 42-9 and claimed the Marmonte League title. He finished second at the CIF Eastern Division Championships, earning him another trip to the Masters. He credits the strong support of his mom and both sets of grandparents for helping him succeed. In addition to being a superb wrestler, he's also a strong student. His favorite TV show is "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." His favorite singer is Drizzy Drake, and his favorite athlete is wrestler Jordan Burroughs. When not trying to make weight, he enjoys macaroni and cheese. His plans to attend Fresno City College and wants to be a nurse practitioner.

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David Medina CHANNEL ISLANDS 182 pounds Medina capped off a tremendous career with a sensational senior season. He posted a record of 40-6 and captured the Pacific View League title for a third straight year. He also helped his team win its first Pacific View League title. Despite wrestling the entire postseason with an injured ankle, Medina just kept producing. He was third at the CIF Coastal Division Championships and followed with a fourth-place finish at Masters, becoming the first Raiders wrestler to reach the state tournament. His hobbies include playing football and watching movies. His favorite movie is "Top Gun," and he's a fan of the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." His favorite food is tacos, and his favorite team is the Steelers. He will attend Oregon State.

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Andrew Singer MOORPARK 225 pounds The talented senior topped off a stellar career with a strong final year. He posted a season mark of 32-7 and successfully defended his Marmonte League title. He finished second at the CIF Eastern Division Championships to become one of three Moorpark wrestlers to earn a trip to Masters. His hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing Xbox and surfing the Internet. His favorite movie is "Avatar," and his favorite TV show is "Family Guy." Singer's favorite food is clam chowder in a bread bowl. He's a fan of Danish heavy metal band Volbeat and the USC Trojans. He plans to attend San Francisco University.

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Matt Thompson MOORPARK 285 pounds A sophomore, Thompson posted a season mark of 37-6 and won his first Marmonte League title. He followed by winning the CIF title to earn a trip to Masters. His hobbies include hanging out with friends and playing Xbox. Thompson's favorite movie is "The Hangover," and his favorite TV show is "South Park" He's a fan of Eminem, and his favorite food is mashed potatoes. Thompson roots for Virginia Tech and his favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant.

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William Gockel-Figge SIMI VALLEY 195 pounds The senior started the season with high expectations, then went out and shattered them. He won titles at tournaments in Irvine, Newbury Park, Rosemead and the Tournament of Champions. He won his second straight Marmonte League title and was named Upper Weight MVP for the second straight year. He was second in the CIF Eastern Division Championships and third at Masters, earning him his second straight trip to the state tournament. He also excels in the classroom with a 3.5 GPA. His hobbies include hiking, surfing and mountain climbing. His favorite team is the Lakers, and his favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant. He will attend Fresno City College.

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Javier Vazquez Channel Islands 160 pounds The junior started the season without much hype but went on to have a sensational season, including a first-place finish at the Raider Rotational and a second-place finish at the Gold Coast Tournament. His postseason included winning a Pacific View League title and a fourth-place finish at the CIF Coastal Division Championships, earning him his first trip to the Masters. Vazquez enjoys watching "That 70s Show," and his favorite movie is "The Notebook." He enjoys listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his favorite food is ice cream with a fresh cup of Tampico juice. Vazquez roots for the Indianapolis Colts, and his favorite athlete is Tiger Woods.

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Matthew Mutt OXNARD 171 pounds Another in a long line of strong Oxnard wrestlers, Mutt turned in a great senior season for the Yellowjackets. His regular season included wins at the Irvine and Santa Ynez tournaments and second-place finishes at the Newbury Park and Quartz Hill events. He capped it off by winning a Pacific View League title. He finished third at the CIF Coastal Division Championships, earning a spot at Masters. He posted a 3.5 GPA. His favorite singer is Drake, and his favorite TV show is "Naruto." He loves eating sushi and is a fan of Tim Tebow and the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Sam Duchene is The Star's Wrestler of the Year. Duchene got first place in CIF and third in state.